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OECD Guidance for Effective and Interoperable VAT E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Regimes
Executive Summary This briefing summarizes the OECD’s report on Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) for Value Added Tax (VAT). DCTR involves the (near) real-time reporting of invoices or...
2 months ago
PDF Invoices Cannot Be Corrected Instead of KSeF, Says Finance Ministry; Sanctions from 2027
From February 2026, using the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) will be mandatory. If an invoice is issued as a PDF instead of through KSeF, the mistake cannot be undone. There will be no penalties for this error until...
2 months ago
Malaysia Extends E-Invoicing Deadline for Small Businesses, Eases Rules Until End of 2026
Malaysia’s tax agency has delayed the e-invoicing requirement for firms with annual turnover over MYR1m, granting a 12-month transition period until December 31, 2026. During the transition, affected taxpayers can...
2 months ago
Date in Field P_1 Is Invoice Issue Date for VAT Purposes, Not KSeF Creation Date
The date of issuance of an e-invoice is the date in field P_1, not the date the invoice is created in KSeF. This date (in field P_1) is also the date when the tax obligation arises, if it matches the delivery date. The...
2 months ago
OECD Report: Framework for Global Digital Continuous Transactional Reporting (DCTR) and India’s Strategic Roadmap
DCTR requires businesses to report invoice data to tax authorities in (near) real-time, improving VAT compliance and reducing fraud. The OECD report outlines a framework for sustainable DCTR implementation, emphasizing...
2 months ago
Accounting Firms Must Be Ready for KSeF Clients by February 1
Accounting offices must be ready to serve clients using the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) from February 1. Due to delays and lack of penalties, different types of invoices will coexist in 2026, creating challenges...
2 months ago
ecosio Webinar: 8 Key considerations for Germany’s E-Invoicing Mandate
REGISTER HERE 🇩🇪 The countdown to e-invoicing in Germany has officially begun. From 1 January 2027, all businesses with annual revenues of €800,000 or more will be required to issue structured electronic...
2 months ago
Burkina Faso Mandates Certified E-Invoicing for VAT Transactions from July 2026
Burkina Faso launched a certified electronic invoicing system on January 6, 2026, replacing its previous invoicing regime. The system covers B2B and B2C domestic VAT transactions, excluding non-resident VAT registered...
2 months ago
IRBM Issues e-Invoice Guideline Version 4.6: Expanded Consolidation, Grace Periods, and Clarifications
IRBM released e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6 on 5 January 2026, replacing Version 4.5. Wholesalers and retailers of construction materials can now use consolidated e-invoices, except when buyers request...
2 months ago
New KSeF Rules Change Tax Revenue and Expense Ledger: Additional Columns and Electronic Filing
From January 1, a new template for the tax revenue and expense ledger (PKPiR) is in effect. Two new columns in PKPiR are linked to the gradual introduction of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) starting February 2026...
2 months ago
Issuing Invoices Outside KSeF Won’t Block VAT Deduction, Tax Authority Confirms Before E-Invoicing Mandate
From February 1, 2026, issuing invoices via the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) becomes mandatory for large companies, and from April 1, 2026, for all others. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are allowed...
2 months ago
KSeF 2026: Key Rules, Authorizations, Authentication, Technical Requirements for Mandatory E-Invoicing System
From February 1, 2026, the largest Polish VAT taxpayers must issue invoices via the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF); all others from April 1, 2026. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are allowed if...
2 months ago
VAT Registration and E-Faktur Compliance in Indonesia: Key Challenges for Foreign Investors
VAT compliance in Indonesia is complex for foreign investors due to system integration, documentation, and ongoing administrative requirements. VAT registration is mandatory once annual turnover exceeds IDR 4.8 billion...
2 months ago
Visualization of an Invoice from KSeF Is an Official Document – Ministry of Finance Clarifies
📄 Ministry of Finance: KSeF Invoice Visualizations Are Fully Official Documents On January 9, 2026, the Polish Ministry of Finance clarified that a printed or PDF “visualization” of an invoice issued via the...
2 months ago
Briefing document & Podcast: E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Burkina Faso
SUMMARY 1. Executive Summary: Burkina Faso has implemented a mandatory certified electronic invoicing system (“Facture Électronique Certifiée,” FEC) to modernize VAT administration and combat fraud. The...
2 months ago
Oman e-Invoicing Mandate 2026: Key Updates from the Oman Tax Authority the second consultative workshop
The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) conducted a public workshop on January 6, 2026, clarifying the framework, technical standards, and compliance expectations for the upcoming mandatory electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)...
2 months ago
Malaysia updates e-Invoice Specific Guideline to version 4.6
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) released e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6 on January 5, 2026, which includes key updates to assist businesses with e-invoicing compliance. The new guidelines permit...
2 months ago
North Macedonia launches e-invoice pilot testing phase
North Macedonia launched the pilot testing phase of its e-invoice system (e-Faktura) on January 5, 2026, aiming to enhance transparency, reduce the shadow economy, and simplify administrative processes by replacing...
2 months ago
Spain Opens Special SII Exit Window After VERI*FACTU Deadline Postponement for Voluntary Participants
VERI*FACTU deadlines were postponed in December 2025. Royal Decree-Law 16/2025 allows an extraordinary period for voluntary SII participants to renounce their participation. The new exit window is from 25 December 2025...
2 months ago
Strengthening Electronic Invoice Management in Vietnam: Enforcement, Technology, and Compliance to Prevent Fraud
Vietnam faces ongoing challenges in managing electronic invoices, with illegal trading still prevalent despite strict regulations. New decree (No. 310/2025/ND-CP) increases penalties, clarifies violations, and expands...
2 months ago
Poland Releases KSeF 2.0 Token Generation Early; New Regulations for e-Invoicing Announced
Poland’s Ministry of Finance released the KSeF 2.0 token generation facility ahead of schedule, allowing taxpayers to generate authentication tokens from 8 December 2025. Three new executive regulations have been signed...
2 months ago
KSeF 2026: Mandatory E-Invoicing in Poland—What About Foreign Companies Operating Locally?
From 2026, the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will be mandatory for most businesses in Poland. KSeF aims to streamline business transactions, increase data security, and simplify tax procedures, offering benefits...
2 months ago
How KSeF Will Change E-Invoice Posting in Accounting Offices: Practical Implications and Challenges
The KSeF invoice number is assigned after sending the invoice to the National e-Invoice System and is not included in the XML file itself. Software providers must link the KSeF number with the sent XML file, as the...
2 months ago
Algeria Delays Mandatory E-Invoicing to 2027 Amid Regulatory Uncertainty and Technical Challenges
Algeria’s mandatory e-invoicing rollout, originally planned for January 2026, is delayed with no binding legislation published; implementation is now unlikely before 2027. The tax authority is developing a centralized...
2 months ago
Croatia Launches Fiscalization 2.0: Guidance and Resources for Taxpayers Now Available
The Croatian Tax Administration has launched Fiscalization 2.0 and increased the publication of official guidance and practical materials. A dedicated website section provides FAQs, compliance deadlines, technical...
2 months ago
VAT Deduction Allowed Even for Invoices Issued Outside KSeF, Tax Authority Confirms Before 2026 Rollout
From February 1, 2026, issuing invoices via the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) becomes mandatory for large companies, and from April 1, 2026, for all others. Until December 31, 2026, invoices outside KSeF are...
2 months ago
Date in Field P_1 Is the Official Issue Date for E-Invoices and Tax Obligation, Confirms Tax Office
The tax authority confirms that the invoice issue date is the date in field P_1 of the e-invoice, not the date the invoice is created in KSeF. This date (field P_1) is also the date when the tax obligation arises, if it...
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